FELDMANN

What FELDMANN does

FELDMANN is a French industrial equipment manufacturer and specialist distributor founded in 1907, operating from Lesquin (headquarters) and Amiens. The company serves five primary vertical segments: industrial manufacturing, agri-food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic, chemical and petrochemical, and automotive and aeronautics. FELDMANN's offering spans four interconnected product families — static and dynamic sealing solutions (including its proprietary FST brand), fluid transfer equipment, automation components, and thermal insulation/mechanical transmission products. The company holds an extensive regulatory certification portfolio including DREAL/ADR compliance for dangerous goods transport (maintained 20+ years), FDA, CE1935/2004, USP Class VI, BAM/DVGW, and ISO 9001-2008. FELDMANN operates three integrated production workshops: custom gasket cutting with DAO/CAD systems, flexible hose assembly with DREAL-certified testing, and integrated solutions assembly for pneumatic control cabinets and pumping skids. Authorized distributorship partnerships with Trelleborg (20+ years), Burkert (30+ years), SMC, Atlas Copco, Xylem, Packo, Verder, and Schmalz anchor its distribution offering.

FELDMANN's business model combines distribution of major industrial brands with custom manufacturing and technical services. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based sales (custom-cut gaskets, assembled flexible hoses, integrated pneumatic/fluid solutions) and recurring technical services including TMD audits, preventive maintenance, and on-site support. The go-to-market is sales-led via a dedicated technical sales force acting as single contact point for comprehensive industrial equipment solutions, with site delivery and stock storage capabilities across France. Pricing is quote-based, dependent on specifications, quantities, and customization requirements. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rubix Group, Europe's leading industrial MRO supplier operating 650 sites across 23 countries, which provides access to broader product portfolios, multi-specialist technical expertise, and pan-European distribution scale.

FELDMANN's competitive positioning rests on its 110+ year industrial heritage, deep regulatory certification library (a meaningful barrier in regulated verticals), proprietary FST brand, and integration of distribution with in-house custom manufacturing. The single-contact-point model combined with three production workshops enables tailored solutions that pure distributors cannot replicate. However, the company remains a regional French operation with 11-50 employees, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Growth signals include the 2020 Rubix Group affiliation, expansion of integrated assembly capabilities, and long-tenured partnerships with global industrial brands, though no aggressive scaling, M&A, or funding activity is documented.

Name

FELDMANN

Legal name

FELDMANN

Website

https://feldmann.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FELDMANN is a French industrial equipment manufacturer and specialist distributor founded in 1907, serving industrial manufacturing, agri-food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and automotive verticals with sealing solutions, fluid transfer equipment, automation components, and custom-integrated assemblies, operating as a subsidiary of Rubix Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing & Fluid Transfer Equipment

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Rubber Products (Hoses, Belts, Seals, Gaskets) (IMANAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD)

Keywords

• Industrial sealing solutions
• Fluid transfer equipment
• Cut gasket manufacturing
• Industrial hose assembly
• MRO industrial supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Avelin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Distribution: Distributor of industrial equipment including sealing products, flexible hoses, automation components, fluid transfer equipment, valves, and industrial tools from major manufacturers.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Manufacture of custom-cut gaskets, assembled flexible hoses, and integrated pneumatic/fluid solutions for specific customer requirements.
3. Technical Services: Technical consulting, TMD audit services, on-site maintenance support, and preventive maintenance services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FELDMANN is a French industrial equipment manufacturer and authorized distributor specializing in cut gaskets, flexible hose assemblies, and integrated pneumatic/fluid solutions. The company operates three integrated production workshops — custom-cut joint cutting with DAO/CAD, DREAL-certified flexible hose crimping with testing bench, and integrated solutions assembly — while distributing products from major industrial brands such as Trelleborg, Bürkert, SMC, Atlas Copco, and Xylem.

Product overview

FELDMANN is a specialist in industrial equipment and sealing solutions, operating since 1907 and now part of the Rubix Group. The company offers four interconnected product families: (1) Étanchéité Dynamique et Statique - a comprehensive range of static and dynamic sealing solutions including soft joints (fibers, PTFE, graphites, elastomers), metallic joints (spiral, striated, ring), and proprietary FST (Feldmann Sealing Technology) brand products; (2) Transfert des Fluides - complete fluid transfer solutions encompassing industrial, food-grade, and process hoses, corrugated stainless steel metal hoses, fittings, pumps, and valves; (3) Automatisme - automation components including SMC pneumatic systems, Bürkert valve automation, WIKA instrumentation, Turck detection systems, and Atlas Copco industrial tools; (4) Isolation et Transmission - thermal insulation products and mechanical transmission components. The company operates integrated manufacturing workshops for custom-cut joints, hose assembly with DREAL certification for TMD/ADR compliance, and custom integrated solutions assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FST® (FELDMANN Sealing Technology): Company's own brand grouping products meeting the most demanding requirements for sealing solutions.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rubix GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFELDMANN is part of the Rubix Group, Europe's leading supplier of industrial maintenance and repair products and services. The group enables FELDMANN to leverage the strength and proximity of a major European group, providing access to products from major brands, multi-specialist technical expertise, and technology-leading value-added services across 650 sites in 23 countries.
• TRELLEBORGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of TRELLEBORG products. Certified for TMD (Transport of Dangerous Goods) compliant flexible manufacturing with TRELLEBORG products for over 20 years.
• BURKERTcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for over 30 years in fluid control systems. Bürkert is a global leader in fluid measurement, control and regulation technology. FELDMANN provides Bürkert valve pilot head mounting and regulation for all valve types.
• SMCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner since SMC's establishment in France. SMC is a worldwide expert in pneumatic components with 12,000 standard products and over 700,000 variants. FELDMANN offers pneumatic components, air treatment, valves, actuators, and complete pneumatic systems.
• Atlas CopcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-year partnership for distribution and technical recommendation of pneumatic tools including tightening tools, torque control equipment, motors, and material removal tools from Atlas Copco Industrial Technique division.
• XylemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPump brand distributed by FELDMANN for industrial fluid handling applications including centrifugal pumps and water treatment equipment.
• Packo PumpsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProcess pump manufacturer whose products are integrated into FELDMANN's pump solutions for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.
• VerderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPump manufacturer whose VERDERAIR diaphragm pumps and process pumps are incorporated into FELDMANN's pumping solutions and skid systems.
• SchmalzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacuum technology partner referenced in automation components for vacuum handling and clamping solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eriks: Eriks is a European industrial service provider specializing in sealing, fluid handling, and industrial MRO products. Now operating as part of the Rubix Group, ERIKS directly competes with and complements FELDMANN within the same parent platform across similar customer verticals.
• SKF Sealing Solutions: SKF's sealing solutions division produces gaskets, O-rings, and mechanical seals for industrial applications. Directly comparable to FELDMANN's static and dynamic sealing product lines, serving overlapping industrial customer segments in Europe.
• Hutchinson: Hutchinson (part of TotalEnergies) manufactures sealing, vibration control, and fluid transfer systems for industrial and automotive markets. Directly comparable product portfolio to FELDMANN in elastomer-based sealing and fluid handling solutions.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a global leader in polymer technology for sealing applications. Directly comparable to FELDMANN as both specialize in static and dynamic sealing products for industrial fluid handling, and FELDMANN is itself an authorized TRELLEBORG distributor.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global leader in motion and control technologies, including industrial hoses, fittings, and sealing solutions. Comparable to FELDMANN's product families in fluid transfer and sealing, but operates at a vastly broader scale across multiple industrial segments.
• Rexel: Rexel is a French-listed industrial distribution group serving MRO and construction markets across Europe. Comparable to FELDMANN as a France-based B2B industrial distributor, though Rexel focuses more broadly on electrical and building products rather than sealing and fluid transfer specialization.
• Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics: Saint-Gobain's polymer products division manufactures high-performance sealing materials, gaskets, and fluid handling components. Overlaps with FELDMANN's sealing and hose product portfolio but operates as a much larger materials manufacturer rather than a regional distributor.
• Würth Industrie: Würth Industrie is the industrial MRO arm of the Würth Group, supplying fasteners, tools, and industrial consumables to manufacturing customers across Europe. Comparable to FELDMANN as an industrial MRO distributor targeting manufacturing customers, though with a different core product focus.
• Berner Group: Berner Group is a European B2B distributor of industrial MRO products including chemicals, tools, and consumables. Comparable to FELDMANN as a European industrial MRO distributor with multi-country operations and field sales coverage of industrial customers.

Regional players

• Descours & Cabaud: Descours & Cabaud is a leading French industrial distribution group specializing in MRO products for industrial customers. Comparable to FELDMANN as a France-focused industrial MRO distributor, though with broader product scope and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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